We propose to observe the X-ray jet of the Vela pulsar, the compositesupernova remnant MSH 15-52, and the core of the CTB 80 SNR. All threeremnants contain a young, energetic pulsar and show evidence of jet-likefeatures emanating from it. Spectro-imaging observations with EPIC willclarify the nature and location of the emission from these features. Wepropose to perform time-resolved imaging of the fields surrounding PSRs1509-58 and 1951+32.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, OM, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2002-05-02T22:35:12Z/2002-05-03T04:56:00Z
Version
17.56_20190403_1200
Mission Description
The European Space Agencys (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESAs second cornerstone of the Horizon 2000 Science Programme. It carries 3 high throughput X-ray telescopes with an unprecedented effective area, and an optical monitor, the first flown on a X-ray observatory. The large collecting area and ability to make long uninterrupted exposures provide highly sensitive observations. Since Earths atmosphere blocks out all X-rays, only a telescope in space can detect and study celestial X-ray sources. The XMM-Newton mission is helping scientists to solve a number of cosmic mysteries, ranging from the enigmatic black holes to the origins of the Universe itself. Observing time on XMM-Newton is being made available to the scientific community, applying for observational periods on a competitive basis.
European Space Agency, Dr Yves Gallant, 2003, 'Jets from pulsars : Observations of Vela comma MSH 15-52 and CTB 80', 17.56_20190403_1200, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-jk0nsz1
